Lucy Charles-Barclay is seen training in London, England on July 14, 2021.
Lucy Charles-Barclay poses for a portrait, London, England on July 14, 2021.

Lucy
Charles-Barclay

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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Ironman

A former competitive swimmer, Great Britain's Lucy Charles-Barclay made the switch to Ironman triathlons and is now a World Champion.

Date of birth

15 September 1993

Age

32

Nationality

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Career start

2016

Disciplines

Triathlon Ironman

In 2014, Lucy Charles-Barclay decided to enter a triathlon after a 10 year competitive swimming career that included an Olympic Trials final for Great Britain. Never mind that she had no triathlon experience and had to actually learn how to ride a bike, Lucy threw herself in at the deep end of the toughest triathlon discipline of all – Ironman – and amazed by finishing Ironman UK.

Her talent shone instantly in Ironman and it took Lucy less than a year to become an a double world champion in the Female 18–24 age group, winning both the Ironman and 70.3 titles in 2015.

Triathlete Lucy Charles-Barclay on a track in her running outfit: The pro athlete likes to run to destress.

Lucy Charles-Barclay loves to clear her mind while running

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Lucy Charles-Barclay coming in to the finish.

Lucy Charles-Barclay coming in to the finish

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In August 2024, Lucy Charles-Barclay prepares for action in Lanzarote, donning her Red Bull helmet at Club La Santa, embodying the spirit of adventure and high performance.

Lucy Charles-Barclay in full prep mode ahead of race day

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In July 2024, Red Bull athlete Lucy Charles-Barclay trains at London Aquatic Centre, showcasing her dynamic freestyle in the Olympic pool.

From a swim cap to aerobars, triathlete Lucy Charles-Barclay does it all

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Lucy Charles-Barclay crouches low, focused and aerodynamic

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